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The Sri lankan Historical Photo Archive

Buildings & Cities
Buildings & Cities 195 posts
Nature & Landscape
Nature & Landscape 66 posts
People & Lifestyle
People & Lifestyle 299 posts
Ruins & Religious
Ruins & Religious 75 posts
Prints & Artwork
Prints & Artwork 128 posts
Post-Colonial
Post-Colonial 39 posts
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Bambalapitiya road Colombo c.1900s

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Cascades near Rangbodde (Ramboda)

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Tream crane loading tea boxes at Colombo Harbor

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Victory Column Colombo Ceylon

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Hambantotte-pass (Hambantota pass) Sri Lanka c.1800s

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Cinnamon Peeling using Traditional method,Sri Lanka Late 1800s

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Indian Vel Festival Procession Colombo 1933

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The Ferry & Rest house at Bentota

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Village scene between colombo and kandy

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Ancient Muthiyangana Temple & Dagaba at Badulla

Muthiyangana Raja Maha Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple located…

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A scenic view at Badulla c.1800s

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View of the galle-face esplanade from Colombo Fort c.1854

The galle-face esplanade from middleburg counterguard Capt.Charles Donatus Corbet O'Brien…

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Discover the Stories Behind Every Image

Discover the Lankapura photo archive, a captivating collection of historical photographs of Sri Lanka. Our archive features images dating back from the 1850s to the 1970s, offering a visual journey through the island's rich history. Each Sri Lanka image tells a unique story, preserving moments that reflect the country’s cultural and historical heritage.

Andrée Anon Anuradhapura Apothecaries Ceylon Coffee Ceylon Pictorials Ceylon Tea Colombo Elephant Eye Hospital Francis Fiebig Galle Fort Henry Salt Hospital Jaffna John & Co Kandy Lawton Lionel Wendt Plâté Robert Knox Sadoon Scowen Skeen Uduman VOC William Henry

Explore our growing archive of Sri Lankan photos showcasing rare historic photos and antique photographs of the country. From landscapes to cultural moments, these old pictures of Sri Lanka give you a glimpse into its fascinating past. Join us in preserving and sharing this collection for future generations to enjoy.

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